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HIMSS Releases 2017-2018 Public Policy PrinciplesThe 2017-2018 Policy Principles were developed to address current and potential shifts to the health IT public policy environment and form the basis of HIMSS' policy activities including development of Congressional Asks and public responses to regulation and analysis of federal and state legislation.

2016 Most Influential Women in HIT Awards Interviews: Karen DeSalvo MD
In this episode of STEPS to Value, we explore the impact that governmental policy has on the health information technology industry with Dr. Karen DeSalvo, MD, MPH, MSc, Acting Assistant Secretary and the former National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. DeSalvo also shares her own personal story and advice for women considering a career in the STEM fields as part of HIMSS’ Women in Health IT Initiative.

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